Primal Screen
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Deborah Mailman talks WOLFRAM
May 4, 2026
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Festivals Special with TILDE & Cinema Reborn
Apr 27, 2026
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The Stranger, Calle Málaga, Exit 8
Apr 20, 2026
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Melbourne Cinémathèque’s Ryusuke Hamaguchi season, plus reviews of Father Mother Sister Brother and The Deb
Apr 13, 2026
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Primal Screen - THE D-D-DRAMA
Apr 6, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/4/26 | Deborah Mailman talks WOLFRAM | Flick Ford sits down with Deborah Mailman, who stars in Warwick Thornton's new western WOLFRAM, for a wide-ranging chat about Mailman's storied career. | — | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | Festivals Special with TILDE & Cinema Reborn | It’s a festivals special on this week’s Primal Screen! Flick Ford and Cerise Howard chat to the team from TILDE Trans and Gender Diverse Film Festival about their 2026 offering. Later, Grace Boschetti of Cinema Reborn chats about their upcoming festival of rarely screened cult classics. | — | ||||||
| 4/20/26 | The Stranger, Calle Málaga, Exit 8 | Film fans Hayley Inch and Thomas Caldwell convene to discuss a new Camus adaptation, a Tangeir-set housing drama, and a video-game inspired thriller set in a never-ending Japanese subway. | — | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | Melbourne Cinémathèque’s Ryusuke Hamaguchi season, plus reviews of Father Mother Sister Brother and The Deb | Melbourne Cinémathèque’s Adrian Danks joins the show to discuss their season of the films of Ryusuke Hamaguchi. Plus, Flick is joined by Will Cox and Cerise Howard to discuss Jim Jarmusch’s latest anthology film Father Mother Sister Mother, as well as Rebel Wilson’s aptly-named directorial debut The Deb. | — | ||||||
| 4/6/26 | Primal Screen - THE D-D-DRAMA | Film buffs Maudie Osbourne and Alice McShane bring new release THE DRAMA (starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson) into conversation with 1945 noir-tinged melodrama LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN. | — | ||||||
| 3/30/26 | Cherien Dabis on the making of All That's Left of You, plus reviews of Bait and I Swear | Writer/director Cherien Dabis joins Flick to discuss the making of her latest film All That’s Left of You, a multi-generational portrait of a Palestinian family reckoning with the devastating impact of displacement and violence from the Nakba to the present day. Flick is joined by Anthony Carew and Vyshnavee Wijekumar to discuss Riz Ahmed’s surreal industry satire Bait, and Kirk Jones’s BAFTA-winning biopic I Swear. | — | ||||||
| 3/23/26 | Kinotopia launch 'Katies', plus reviews of Project Hail Mary and The Voice of Hind Rajab | Andrew Goode and Digby Houghton of Kinotopia discuss their inaugural print publication ‘Katies’ which will launch at ACMI with a rare screening of Eddie Martin’s classic graffiti doc Jisoe. Plus, Flick is joined by Silvi Vann-Wall and Will Cox to discuss Lord and Miller’s sci-fi blockbuster Project Hail Mary and Kaouther Ben Hania’s Oscar nominated docudrama The Voice of Hind Rajab. | — | ||||||
| 3/16/26 | Opera on Film Special | Celebrating the 75th anniversary of The Tales of Hoffman! Newcomers Austin Lancaster, Alex Williams and Andréas Giannopoulos join host Thomas Caldwell to discuss Amadeus, The Magic Flute, Topsy Turvy and What's Opera Doc. | — | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | Perfect Neighbor, Sirât, The Testament of Ann Lee | Director Geeta Gandbhir joins the show to discuss her chilling body-camera footage crime documentary, Perfect Neighbour. Flick and Thomas Caldwell then dicuss two films that engulf the senses: Sirât and The Testament of Ann Lee. | — | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | Hear My Eyes reimagines Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie & Fackham Hall | Flick is joined by composer Peter Van Hoesen and Haydn Green, the artistic director and founder of Hear My Eyes to discuss Van Hoesen’s reimagined live score for James Cameron’s 1991 classic Terminator 2: Judgement Day. Plus, reviewers Kate Fitzpatrick and Anthony Carew discuss their thoughts on two new comedies: Matt Johnson’s Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie & Jim O’Hanlon’s Fackham Hall. | — | ||||||
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| 2/16/26 | Undeniable: The Evolution of Melbourne Hip Hop, Wuthering Heights, Pillion | Flick is joined by filmmaker Daniel Hayward, breakdancers DJ Peril and Lino Ettia for a nostalgia-tinged reminiscence about Melbourne hip hop's early days. Plus, film buffs Will Cox and Telford Mills discuss two new S&M-tinged romances: Wuthering Heights and Pillion. | — | ||||||
| 9/8/25 | Interview with Lesbian Space Princess Film Makers, Sorry, Baby Review, Not Only Fred Dagg but Also John Clarke Review | Flick Ford is joined on this episode by Cerise Howard and Silvi Vann-Wall. The trio start the show off with an excellent interview with Emma Hough Hobbs & Leela Varghese, the film makers of the animated Australian comedy Lesbian Space Princess. The crew then review the comedy-drama from director Eva Victor, Sorry, Baby. The trio finish up the show with a review of the heartwarming documentary from director Lorin Clarke about her late father, the New-Zealand comedian and satirist John Clarke, in Not Only Fred Dagg but Also John Clarke. | — | ||||||
| 9/1/25 | Interview with Eclipse Cinema Owner and Operator Mark Walker about its opening, Caught Stealing, 4K Restoration of Burden of Dreams | Flick Ford is joined this week by Will Cox and Erin Rosenburg for this installment of Primal Screen. The trio interview Mark Walker, owner and operator of Eclispe Cinema in Collignwood on the cinemas recent opening. The crew then review Caught Stealing, an action/dark comedy from director Darren Aronofsky. The trio then review the 4K restoration of the acclaimed documentary Burden of Dreams, which follows the crew and cast in the creation of Werner Hertzog's "Fitzcarraldo". | — | ||||||
| 8/25/25 | The Naked Gun, Eddington | On this episode of Primal Screen, Flick Ford is joined in the studio by Maudie Osborne and Alice McShane. The trio start off with a review of the absurdist cop comedy The Naked Gun, the legacy sequel and forth installment of the Naked Gun franchise from director Akiva Schaffer. Later, The trio review the latest film from accalimed horror director Ari Aster, the devisive ultra-violent weirdo western Eddington. | — | ||||||
| 8/18/25 | Radiothon 2025 Special | Flick Ford is joined on this chaotic episode of Pimal Screen by: Thomas Caldwell, Cerise Howard, Alice McShane, Maudie Osborne, Will Cox and Aiden Tee (Primal Screen's new podcast editor). The group al celebrate Triple R's Radiothon by talking film, listening to stories about Primal Screen and playing some gardening related film trivia. | — | ||||||
| 8/11/25 | Conversation with Zoe Pepper on Birthright, Conversation with James Litchfield and Lucinda Reynolds about Alphabet Lane | Flick Ford is joined this episode by Cerise Howard. The duo are joined in the studio by the writer and director of Birthright, Zoe Pepper, to discuss the black comedy. Later, the duo are joined by James Litchfield (writer and director) and Lucinda Reynolds (Producer) to discuss their latest offbeat drama, Alphabet Lane. Flick and Cerise finish off with a brief discussion of some of their favorutie screenings they have been to at MIFF 2025 so far. | — | ||||||
| 8/4/25 | Primal Screens Top 20 Films of MIFF 2025 | Flick Ford is joined this week by Cerise Howard and Thomas Caldwell. In this episode, the trio discuss and delve into the curation of the Primal Screen teams Top 20 films of the 2025 Melbourne International Film Festival. Tune in to hear some fantastic recommendations. | — | ||||||
| 7/28/25 | Interview with Michael Shanks on Together, Fantastic Four: First Steps | This week on Primal Screen, host Flick Ford is joined by culture writer Will Cox and writer, audio producer, and filmmaker Silvi Van-Wall. Flick sits down with filmmaker Michael Shanks to talk about his latest body horror release "Together". Then, the trio reviews and unpacks "Fantastic Four: Four Steps". Finally, they wrap up with a brief chat on MIFF 2025 and what to keep your eyes peeled on. | — | ||||||
| 7/21/25 | Friendship, Too Much, My Mum Jane | This week on Primal Screen, Flick Ford is joined by film critic Thomas Caldwell and film programmer Alice McShane for a lively discussion of three new releases. The trio dives into "Friendship", a poignant exploration of companionship and emotional intimacy. They then review "Too Much", a raw and visually inventive look at excess and identity. And finally, "My Mum Jane", a deeply personal documentary that examines generational trauma and maternal bonds. | — | ||||||
| 7/14/25 | Conversation with Director Paula Whetu Jones on The Doctors Wife, Review of James Gunn's Superman, Review of A Nice Indian Boy | On this episode of Primal Screen, Flick Ford is joined by writer and critic Vyshnavee Wijekuma and academic, writic and critic Stuart Richards. The trio are joined by Paula Whetu Jones, to discuss her latest documentary The Doctors Wife which follows New Zealand cardiac surgeon Dr. Alan Kerr and his work operating on children in the West Bank of Palestine. The trio then review James Gunn's first film from DC Studio's, Superman. AFter, the trio review and discuss A Nice Indian Boy, a romantic comedy from director Roshan Sethi. | — | ||||||
| 7/7/25 | Conversation with James Hewison on Paris May 68: The Struggle Continues, The Story of Souleymane | On this episode of Primal Screen, Flick Ford is joined by Alice McChain and Anthony Carew. Flick speaks with James Hewison about Remembering Paris May ’68, a three-day event exploring the cultural and creative impact of the historic revolt. The trio then review Boris Lojkine’s The Story of Souleymane, a powerful and timely drama. | — | ||||||
| 6/30/25 | Interview with Gabrielle Brady on The Wolves Always Come at Night, Discussion of 28 Years Later | On this episeode, Flick is joined by Eloise Ross and Stuart Richards. Flick sits down with filmmaker Gabrielle Brady to discuss her haunting new work The Wolves Only Come at Night. They chat about Gabrielle's ideology on film making, decentering the autuer and the psychological and emotional impact of climate change. Then, the trio turn their attention to the highly anticipated return of Danny Boyle with 28 Years Later, the latest instalment in the iconic 28 Days Later franchise. | — | ||||||
| 6/16/25 | Dangerous Animals with Director Sean Byrne, Celine Song's Materialists and Past Lives | Flick is joined in this episode by Alice Mcchain and Silvi Vann-Wal. They chat to special guest Sean Byrne, about his latest film Dangerous Animals, a surfer survival thriller. The trio then turn their attention to Celine Song’s latest film Materialists, diving into her sharp observations on love, class, and identity in modern relationships. They also discuss her acclaimed 2023 film debut, Past Lives. | — | ||||||
| 6/2/25 | First Glance at MIFF 2025,Ballerina, Bring Her Back | On this episode of Primal Screen, Flick is joined in the studio by Cerise Howard and Anthony Carew for a lively discussion packed with cinematic insights. They're also joined by special guest Kate Jinx, Senior Programmer at MIFF, who shares an exclusive sneak peek into the 2025 Melbourne International Film Festival lineup. Later in the show, the trio reviews the latest entry in the John Wick universe, Ballerina, and dives into Bring Her Back, the newest film from Aussie horror auteurs Danny and Michael Philippou | — | ||||||
| 5/26/25 | Scala!!!, Melbourne's History of Arthouse and Repertory Cinema | You may have heard of these iconic cinemas in Melbourne, The Astor Theatre and The Valhalla (which later moved and became the Westgarth Cinema), but how much do you know about their history? Flick and Cerise are joined by special guests Zac Hepburn, General Manager of The Astor Theatre, and John Rouse, General Manager of the former Valhalla and one of the co-founders at Cinema Nova to discuss the vibrant history of Melbourne's cinemascape, from the importance of spotlightling more subversive films for the time, to creating spaces for individuals to come together and 'find their tribe,' to have the freedom to express themselves within their communities. They also discuss the documentary Scala!!!, which focuses on the theatre of the same name in London that was prevalent from the 70's to early 90's and was known for playing counterculture films of the time. | — | ||||||
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